The Core i7-6900K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $269.10 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- Up to 93% cheaper – $19.98 vs $289.08
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 54 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6900K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$289.08
6%
Value, $/FPS
$1.57/FPS
7%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
98%
Min 1% FPS
119
98%
Price, $
$19.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.11/FPS
100%
Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-4160 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| $1,089.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Haswell |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
